Cuentos en Vivos Stories Alive! - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; Barry Stewart Mann, storyteller and actor, brings an all-day program featuring stories from Central and South America; a workshop for children ages 5-8 will be held from 10-11 a.m.; a workshop for children ages 9-12 will be held from 11 a.m.-noon; Mann will present a storytelling concert from 3-4 p.m.; pre-register for morning sessions by calling (706) 613-3650, ext. 314, e-mail jelsner@athenslibrary.org, or come to the Children's Desk.

Observance of Patriot Victory at Kettle Creek - 10 a.m., Mary Willis Library, Washington; more than 75 Revolutionary War re-enactors, SAR Color Guard members and local organizations will participate in a parade; then, Benjamin Franklin, Nancy Hart, Elijah and Hannah Clarke, Andrew Pickens, John Dooly and many others in period dress will perform in Living History demonstrations on the Square; (706) 678-2013.

Story time - 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 3650 Atlanta Highway; kids can come and hear a story and have refreshments.

The 17th Annual Mental Health Benefit art auction - 6 p.m., Michael Brothers Mezzanine, 320 E. Clayton St.; an annual tradition in tribute to the thriving artistic community in Athens; event is in effort to continue fighting the stigma of mental illness; featuring works from more than 30 local artists; www.fightthestigma.com/news.html.

Athens Humane Society's Valentine's Day Ball - 7 p.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.; live music with The Margaret Perron Orchestra; open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres, all to benefit the AAHS; $75; reserved seating available for groups of six, $550, or ten, $850; (706) 353-2287 or www.athenshumanesociety.com.

The Athens Lions Club presents Sweetheart Swing with the Artie Ball Swing Band - 7 p.m., Athena Ballrooms at the Classic Center, 200 N. Thomas St.; Valentine's Day dinner and dance with live music by the Artie Ball Swing Band to raise funds for the service work of the Athens Lions Club; $40 per person, $75 per couple; (770) 725-7422 or (706) 549-5526.

A musical night to benefit the Athens Council of the Blind - 7-10 p.m., Cups Coffee Cafe, 1911 Barnett Shoals Road; admission is a donation to the council; featuring The Earlier Worms singing folky music; The Vinyl Strangers with a twist of the Everly Brothers, The Byrds and The Beatles; Old Fireworks and Silent Lunch.

Franklin Community Players present "Forever Plaid" - 7:30 p.m., Franklin County High School Fine Arts Auditorium; Forever Plaid won the best play award at the Georgia Theatre Conference; an additional show at 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $10 for adults; $5 for students with ID.

UPSwing: Aerial Dance and Performance Art Concert - 8 p.m., Canopy Studio; UPSwing will be presented by Leah Mann and Cherie Carson with special guest performers Dana Lupton and Celeste Miller (both of Atlanta); recommended admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and $6 for kids 10 and under; no one will be turned away due to lack of funds; (706) 549-8501.

The Classic City Rollergirls host a Battle of the Bands - Repent, E. Washington St.; lineup includes: Before the Solstice, Stygian Apothegm, Strangers, Shitty Candy and the Circus Peanuts, Bullhead Clap and Female Trouble; proceeds will help the rollergirls prepare for their first bout in Savannah with the Savannah Derby Devils on May 4; $5.

Sallie Middleton - 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mountain Gallery, Clarkesville; considered one of the nation's top wildlife and nature artists, Sallie Middleton will share the stories of her paintings; (706) 754-2224.